[GORJY (Jean-Claude). Victorine, by the author of Blançay, &c. Paris : Guillot, May 1, 1789. - 2 volumes in-18, 129 x 80 : frontispiece, 4, 237 pp. (1 blank f.) ; frontispiece, (1 f.), 211 pp. Red morocco, triple gilt fillet in frame and gilt arms in the center of the boards, smooth spine decorated, gilt border inside, gilt edges (period binding). First edition of this sentimental novel dedicated to the Countess of Artois. It was composed by Jean-Claude Gorjy (1753-1795) who narrates the misfortunes of a young orphan girl. The illustration includes two identical frontispieces and two title vignettes, drawn and engraved by the author. PRECIOUS DEDICATION EXEMPLAIRE, WITH THE ARMS OF MARIE-THÉRÈSE DE SAVOIE, COMTESSE D'ARTOIS (1756-1805), printed on fine wove paper. Split at the hinge of the first cover of the second volume. Some scattered foxing and light wetness to the first few leaves of the first volume.